Vegetarianism in its broadest definition, is a diet that excludes meat, fish and poultry
Vegetarian Groups Vegan: eat only plant based foods Lacto: eat milk, milk-derived products and plant-based foods Lacto-ovo: eat eggs, milk, milk-derived products and plant-based foods Flexitarian: follow plant based diet but eat small amounts of meat, poultry or fish occasionally
A Vegetarian Diet Pyramid (Lacto-ovo vegetarian diet shown) www.Mayoclinic.com
. http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/vegetarian.html
Important nutrients to consider while eating a vegetarian diet Protein Iron Vitamin B-12 Vitamin D Calcium Zinc
WHY become a vegetarian?? Compassion for animals Aesthetic considerations Ecological reasons Spiritual reasons Health reasons Economic considerations Influence from others
Resources www.Americanheart.org www.Mypyramid.gov http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/vegetarian.pdf http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/vegetarian.html www.vrg.org